Director of R&D and Engineering

Director of R&D and Engineering
- Rubber Products

Reports to:

Division President

Summary:

Lead and oversee the Global R&D and Engineering Departments for the Custom Mixing and Extruded Products Division, managing product and applications engineers, and chemists. Ensure the development of cost‑effective, manufacturable products that meet customer specifications and project timelines. Secure customer material approvals and oversee design/validation testing to support revenue goals.

• Direct global engineering teams to meet stakeholder goals.
• Drive product development to meet five‑year revenue targets.
• Develop new rubber formulations/compounds for specific customer needs, then ensure formulations are engineered to customer specs and full‑scale production.
• Ensure timely customer material approvals and validation testing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to meet cost and quality standards.
• Manage department personnel and foster talent growth.
• Maintain design standards, protect proprietary information, and support compliance.

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field;
  Master’s/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in Engineering Management, in rubber formulation, extrusion and compounding mandatory.
• Strong knowledge in engineering, rubber chemistry, extrusion, and product development lifecycle.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams of R&D and Engineering Professionals.